Bybit Launches USDC-Funded Stock Trading for Non-US Users via Alpaca Partnership
Summary: Bybit launched USDC-funded stock trading for non-US users, enabling access to over 1,000 US equities and ETFs through a brokerage partnership with Alpaca.
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Basel Committee Rates Australia, Japan, Korea, Switzerland Compliant on Leverage Ratio
Summary: Basel Committee rates Australia, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland compliant with leverage ratio rules, while Canada and the UK are deemed largely compliant.
Ledger Finds LTE Implants in CryptoBilis Wallets Stealing Recovery Phrases
Summary: Ledger identified LTE-enabled implants in wallets sold by CryptoBilis that stole recovery phrases, prompting loss estimates up to $103 million and causing multiple vendors to terminate the reseller's authorization.
Bitfinex Launches Tokenized CMCC Funds Under El Salvador Framework
Summary: Bitfinex Securities launches capital raises for CMCC Global's tokenized Crest and LBAF funds, marking the first such offerings under El Salvador's digital asset framework.
OKX Launches Unified Tokenized Stocks Feature for 24/7 Trading
Summary: OKX introduced a unified tokenized stocks feature enabling 24/7 trading of supported issuer tokens under one ticker to simplify user access and streamline crypto-based equity trading.
Kraken Parent Payward Secures Full VARA Approval in Dubai for Crypto Exchange
Summary: Kraken parent Payward secures full VARA approval in Dubai, enabling AED-denominated spot and margin trading for retail and institutional investors starting soon.
Kraken Parent Payward Secures Full VARA Approval for UAE Crypto Launch
Summary: Kraken’s parent Payward secured full VARA approval in Dubai, enabling regulated AED-denominated trading, staking, and institutional services across the UAE within weeks.
Visa Gets PBOC Approval to Launch Domestic Card Clearing in China After Decades
Summary: Visa secured PBOC approval to launch domestic bank card clearing in China, ending decades of cross-border-only operations and marking a key milestone ahead of upcoming U.S.-China diplomatic meetings.
Binance to Shut Down Mining Pool Services on November 10
Summary: Binance will shut down its mining pool and related services on Nov. 10, ending a six-year operation, with users given until Nov. 24 to access historical records.
Blur Shuts Down Website Frontend and Blend Lending Protocol by Nov. 12
Summary: Blur announces the shutdown of its website frontend and Blend lending protocol by November 12, prompting relief from NFT collectors critical of its past royalty policies.
Kraken Secures Full VARA License in Dubai, Launching AED Trading for Retail Investors
Summary: Kraken's parent Payward secured full VARA approval in Dubai, enabling AED-denominated trading and retail access via global liquidity routing, following preliminary licensing in May.
Kraken Secures Full VARA License in Dubai to Resume UAE Crypto Services
Summary: Payward obtained a full VARA license, enabling Kraken to resume UAE operations with AED-denominated trading, staking, and institutional services following its 2022 withdrawal.
Bitfinex Securities Launches First Tokenized Funds Under El Salvador Framework
Summary: Bitfinex Securities launched tokenized fund offerings for CMCC Global's Crest and LBAF funds using Tether's Hadron, becoming the first such products under El Salvador's digital asset framework.
Kraken Parent Payward Secures Full VARA Approval for Dubai Crypto Services
Summary: Kraken's parent Payward secured full VARA approval for Dubai operations, enabling AED spot and margin trading with direct deposits, targeting a launch in coming weeks.
KuCoin Launches 5.0 Upgrade With AI Tools and Unified Trading Account
Summary: KuCoin launched its 5.0 upgrade on October 9, 2026, introducing AI-driven tools, a Unified Trading Account for VIPs, and new accessibility features to streamline trading and enhance user experience.
Binance Announces Upcoming Launch of #BinanceCampus Asia to Enhance User Education
Summary: Binance announces the upcoming launch of #BinanceCampus Asia to boost community engagement and provide enhanced educational resources for cryptocurrency traders.
Crypto.com Launches Tokenized U.S. Stocks and ETFs for EEA Users
Summary: Crypto.com launched tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for eligible EEA users, aiming to broaden market access and boost platform trading activity amid mixed crypto market signals.
JP Morgan Recognizes Bybit Card as Key Crypto Payment Innovation
Summary: JP Morgan recognizes the Bybit Card as a key crypto payment innovation, aiming to boost user adoption by integrating digital assets into daily spending amidst mixed market signals.
DBS CEO Pitches Singapore Stability Amid Global Volatility
Summary: DBS CEO Tan Su Shan pitches Singapore’s stability as a key asset for investors navigating global volatility, citing the bank’s strong credit rating and Temasek’s backing.
Meta Launches Muse Wonder AI Models, Claims Rivalry With OpenAI and Anthropic
Summary: Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models with Active Memory features, scoring 56 on Artificial Analysis, though Abacus.AI's CEO disputes performance claims against rivals.